Abersoch RNLI called to assist catamaran with engine failure.
The volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard at 18.16pm on Monday 28th April following a request for assistance to a catamaran sailing boat three miles west of Cilan.
The 26-foot casualty vessel had two people on board who had called 999 to request assistance due to engine failure.
Due to the proximity of the vessel to Cilan headland, the lack of wind and the incoming tide it was decided that the vessel should be towed to a place of safety. The volunteer crew established a safe tow and the vessel was taken to Abersoch moorings. The two casualties were taken ashore where they were met by a friend.
The crew returned to the station at 20.18pm where the lifeboat was washed down, refuelled and left ready for service by the volunteer shore crew.
Abersoch RNLI volunteer helm, Andy Gunby, said ‘Both casualties were wearing lifejackets and were equipped with a means of calling for help. A VHF radio is preferable in the area as mobile phone coverage can be patchy’. He added, ‘As this crew had done, when planning your boating trips this season always consider the weather, tides and your capabilities. Ensure that you have plenty of fuel and necessary safety equipment on board and that any crew are aware of emergency procedures such as fire onboard, man overboard and abandoning a vessel. Mechanical issues are very common, if you get into difficulty call for help early’.
If you do get into difficulty, or spot someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.
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